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Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week, 1-25-13

Whether blunt-cut or side-swept, it was all about bangs this week. Check out the top celeb styles.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Gabrielle Union

Where: The BET Inaugural Ball at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Why: Bangs are all the rage and Union swept hers to the side for an elegant evening look.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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02
Kenya Moore

Where: The Inaugural Ball hosted by BET Networks at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Why: Miss Moore looked fabulous—or shall we say “gone with the wind fabulous?”—in these soft, waist-length curls.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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03
Rocsi Diaz

Where: The Inaugural Ball hosted by BET Networks at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Why: Diaz usually rocks waist-length locks so this faux, chin-length bob is a refreshing, new look!

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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04
Nicole Ari Parker

Where: The Inaugural Ball hosted by BET Networks at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Why: Ari Parker was all smiles as she sported a big halo of fluffy curls.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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05
Alesha Dixon

Where: Britain’s Got Talent London Auditions in London, England.

Why: We love a girl with beautiful curls! Dixon’s fluffy tresses are reason enough to stop and stare.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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06
Beyonce

Where: The presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Why: Beyonce traded in her trendy bangs and opted for long, soft curls on one of the world’s biggest stages.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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07
Tatyana Ali

Where: The Inaugural Ball hosted by BET Networks at Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Why: Ali flaunted a layered, voluminous bob with a sleek side-swept bang.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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08
Kerry Washington

Where: The Daily Beast Bi-Partisan Inauguration Brunch at Cafe Milano in Washington, D.C.

Why: Washington wore full, bouncy bangs with her shoulder-length curls.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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09
Jennifer Hudson

Where: The Hennessy VS Presents The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete sponsored by Reebok and Blackberry at the Julie Nester Gallery in Park City, Utah.

Why: The soulful songstress whipped up an easy and chic side-braid for a cute, casual look.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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10
Michelle Obama

Where: The presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Why: On Inauguration Weekend, Michelle Obama’s new bangs were the center of attention. The Commander-in-Chic’s new ‘do is simply stunning!

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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